By phone
Contact the Local Government Division on 03 6232 7022 or Service Tasmania on 1300 135 513.
Our staff
Use the Tasmanian Government Directory to find staff contact details
Social media
Follow our social media accounts to keep up to date with specific programs and initiatives.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet's Local Government Division contributes to the wellbeing of local communities through promoting a sustainable and vibrant local government sector and supporting the strong collaborative relationships between the State Government and local government.
It does this by developing and maintaining a policy and legislative framework for matters relevant to Local Government, contributing to the effectiveness of the Premier's Local Government Council (PLGC), providing executive support to the Local Government Board, and ensuring regular contact between the State Government and local government at the local, regional and statewide level to exlore opportunities and resolve issues.
Further information about the Local Government Division's programs and responsibilities is available for your information.
The Director of Local Government released the Hobart City Council Disclosure of Information Investigation Report May 2018 detailing an investigation conducted by the Local Government Division.
The submissions for the Local Government Board Review – Sorell and Tasman Councils are available to view and download under the name of the individual or organization from whom the submission was received.
The Tasmanian Government’s Local Government Audit Panels: A practice guide (Revised March 2018) has been prepared by the Local Government Division of the Department of Premier and Cabinet in collaboration with the Tasmanian Audit Office and the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT).